Executive Director Transition at ECF

 Emporia Community Foundation Announces Executive Director Transition
Emporia, KS — The Emporia Community Foundation (ECF) is in search of its new Executive Director as Linda Kehres-Schmidt moves into an advisory consulting role with the foundation.

Brian Filinger, ECF Board President, expressed his appreciation for the success the foundation has experienced during her tenure, stating:
“Linda has played an integral role in growing the Match Day event, producing record results both years of her tenure. We are now managing more funds than ever before, and our asset base has grown as she worked with various partners to strategically position the foundation for even greater success in the future. We are grateful for her invaluable contributions and dedication and look forward to our continued connection in this new role.”

Loni Heinen, who has been with Foundation for the past 16 years, will move into the position of Interim Executive Director. The Emporia Community Foundation remains committed to its mission of strengthening the community through philanthropy and will continue its work without interruption during this leadership transition.